In Indian cities, for a lot of people involved in the service industry, being in touch with their clientele through phone (often WhatsApp) is a fantastic boon t

In Indian cities, for a lot of people involved in the service industry, being in touch with their clientele through phone (often WhatsApp) is a fantastic boon that increases earnings. They don't need the latest and greatest phone, but a smartphone with a data plan is almost surely worth it. On the topic of teens affording smartphones, either they come from relatively well to do families so their parents can spare the money, or they're older and make some money on the side by running errands, etc.